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Wed, April 3rd, 12:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

Google to release eight million Nexus 7 devices in July

The launch of Google’s next generation Nexus 7 tablet is expected in July, with a shipment of eight million to boost its increased presence in the mobile device market. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 12:00 · Elly Okutoyi

Ethiopia installs SMS system to simplify imports

The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprises (ESLSE) has installed a text message based system to notify importers of the arrival of their goods at the port. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 08:57 · Nanine Steenkamp

Kytetime controls teenage mobile internet surfing

Canadian-developed app Kytetime has been released to assist parents in monitoring teen access to the internet through smartphones. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 07:13 · Vincent Matinde

Internet firm looks to launch 4G network in Zimbabwe

Aquiva Wireless has made public plans to roll out a 4G network in Zimbabwe, making interconnectivity in the country on a par with the latest technology. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 09:42 · Nanine Steenkamp

Apple to offer replacements after one-year warranty criticised

Apple has apologised to Chinese clients after negative reports in the national media about the period of warranty offered on iPhones. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 07:50 · Elly Okutoyi

Tigo recognized for Kidney disease detection SMS app

Tanzania’s National Kidney Foundation recently awarded Tigo Tanzania with a certificate of appreciation for their support in the development of a kidney SMS app that allows Tanzanians check their kidney health status. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 15:21 · Brandon Gregory

The challenges of implementing LTE in Africa

Adewale Olorundare, head of the solutions sales team for Starcomms in Nigeria, is set to speak at the LTE Africa conference in Cape Town, South Africa in July, and says the technology on the continent is hotting up. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 15:16 · Gabriella Mulligan

BlackBerry co-founder quits

BlackBerry co-founder Mike Lazaridis will step down from the company’s board as of May in order to launch his new business venture, the company announced today. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 13:25 · Brandon Gregory

BlackBerry thwarts Liqui-Fruit advertising campaign

Liqui-Fruit, the fruit juice company, has been ordered by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to withdraw their blackberry fruit juice advertising campaign following complaints from mobile giant BlackBerry. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 14:30 · Brandon Gregory

Zimbabwe’s Econet launches debit card and POS terminals

Econet, Zimbabwe’s leading mobile operator, has launched a mobile debit card described as the first of its kind as part of the operator’s cashless transaction plans. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 14:20 · Tefo Mohapi

Gemalto selected by Safaricom to offer customers back-up services

Kenya’s Safaricom will employ Gemalto’s LinqUs Cloud Backup solution to offer mobile subscribers in Kenya a back-up service for phonebook contacts. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 13:41 · Kamau Mbote

Sony launches flagship Xperia Z smartphone in Kenya

Sony phone lovers in Kenya can now access the flagship Xperia Z series from local stores following the launch of the model in Nairobi. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 13:02 · Gabriella Mulligan

Samsung sorry for “promotional/entertainment ladies”

Samsung South Africa has apologised for its decision to involve scantily clad female dancers in a kitchen appliance launch after the show sparked public outrage and media condemnation. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 10:22 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel Nigeria announces NGN100 unlimited access to WhatsApp

Airtel Nigeria has announced a new package that will allow its subscribers to access the mobile multimedia chat app WhatsApp for just NGN100 (less than US$1) per month. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 07:32 · Richard Cutcher

Brightstar behind one million BlackBerry order

Brightstar have been revealed as the buyer of one million BlackBerry 10 powered handsets, but an expert has cast doubt on whether its a good sign or not. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 12:47 · Richard Cutcher

Vodacom SA release another prepaid tariff

Vodacom has announced another prepaid tariff plan, seemingly in response to MTN’s One Rate. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 11:00 · Kamau Mbote

Nokia and Microsoft to announce app competition winner in May

Winners of the Midnight Developer Challenge by Microsoft and Nokia will be announced on Monday, May 6, with winners coming from the 25 participating countries in Africa and Middle East regions. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 10:29 · Elly Okutoyi

IBM launches project to monitor water leaks through crowdsourcing

Technology giant IBM has launched a project that will assist in monitoring the water distribution system in South Africa via crowdsourcing. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 09:44 · Brandon Gregory

Orange to launch Opera Mini in Botswana

Orange Botswana and Opera Software are preparing to launch the Opera Mini web browser to more than one million subscribers to provide cheaper and faster web access for mobile devices in the country. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 05:37 · Richard Cutcher

Yahoo makes teenage app developer a millionaire

Yahoo has paid a 17-year-old boy £18 million (US$27 million) for his mobile app and now plans to shut it down. → Read more